Status of the Evacuation
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Status of the Evacuation
Description
Pope has disembarked his troops at Natchez and received a cordial reception from the Spanish. The Spanish evacuation was going well until the military stores and cannon were ordered back. There have also been attempts to draw the Indians on Pope's troops and Pope demands that Governor Gayoso punish the principal actor.
year created
1797
month created
05
day created
09
author
recipient
in image
note
Partially eligible.
An Extract; Document 7 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
An Extract; Document 7 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Lieutenant Piercy Pope
Commandant of the Post
my troops
Governor Gayoso
inhabitants
Indians
notable location
Walnut Hills
Natchez
notable item/thing
further orders
evacuation
military stores
cannon
garrison
punishment
galleys
notable phrase
There have been several attempts made to draw the Indians upon my troops.
document number
1797050940066
page start
7
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (24 pages) | NMC02 (24 pages) | Collection: Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, roll 2) | M: 1704, R: 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Lieutenant Piercy Smith Pope | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |